Robinson R44

Foleyet — September 9, 2015

Event Information

DateSeptember 9, 2015
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN15WA454
Event ID20160411X70823
LocationFoleyet
CountryCA
Coordinates47.95945, -82.50889
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeRobinson
ModelR44
CategoryHELI
FAR PartUNK

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full Narrative

On September 9, 2015, about 0015 Universal Time Coordinated, a Robinson R-44, C-GZFX, owned and operated by Apex Helicopters Inc. was found in a heavily wooded area about 17 nautical miles south of Foleyet, Ontario. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter departed on September 8, 2015, about 0100, from a camp on Horwood Lake, Ontario, and was destined to a forestry camp near Rollo Lake Ontario.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Canada. Any further information regarding the investigation can be obtained from:

Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada

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